The Certification and Recertification of Doctors: Issues in the Assessment of Clinical Competence

Despite major developments in evaluation techniques for clinical competence, their full acceptance & implementation has been slow. This book gathers a wide range of international expertise to highlight the fundamental principles of all levels of assessment, detailing various possibilities for improvement. An innovative & challenging book advocating changes which should lead to better patient care & more clinically relevant examinations. It will be welcomed by all clinicians & medical teachers concerned to raise the standards of teaching & practice in medicine.David Newble is the author of 'The Certification and Recertification of Doctors: Issues in the Assessment of Clinical Competence', published 1994 under ISBN 9780521431873 and ISBN 0521431875.